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SE03 DDA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,318 mi
Last recorded83,318 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 DDA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 83,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,473 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 69,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,173 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 53,173 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

offside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewalls.

requires a tracking check.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 31,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

offside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewalls.

requires a tracking check.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,518 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,411 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 10,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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SE03 DDA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,589 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE03 DDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE03 DDA registered?

SE03 DDA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is SE03 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE03 DDA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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